But it doesn't mean that every day has to exhaust you. Being a great leader doesn't mean you have to have superhuman strength. It only means that you… - William H. McRaven

1. Be aggressive. When you see a problem, do something about it. That's what is expected of leaders.
2. Move to a place where you can best assess the nature of the problem and provide guidance and resources to resolve it as quickly as possible.
3. Communicate your intent every step of the way.

Why is there a reluctance to be the face of the solution? Because if you are going to be the face of the solution, it likely means you had a hand in the problem. Good leaders understand that organizations are going to have challenges. That's why you were hired to lead. Embrace the challenge. Accept the fact that you must attack each problem with vigor and that sometimes only you, the leader, can solve the most vexing of institutional crises. Never shy away. Never retreat from a difficult problem.

If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken.